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Incumbent Democrat Jeion Ward took home reelection in a landslide victory against Republican challenger John Chapman in the race for House District 87 in a repeat of the district’s 2023 election. Ward will serve a two-year term in the House representing the 87th District, which includes parts of Hampton. As of 9:28 p.m. with 26% ballots counted, Ward collected 81% of ballots cast, according to the Associated Press, which called the race for her. Chapman garnered 19% of the vote. Ward, 71, has amassed a long tenure in the House. She was first elected to the House in 2004. She defeated Chapman in a 2023 race as well. Before the election, Ward said her top priority was strengthening the workforce and empowering working families. She said she aims to push for minimum wage increases, expanding paid leave access and investing in public education. Devlin Epding, 757-510-4037, devlin.epding@virginiamedia.com
